I must say - personally, since the show has been back on the air in the New Year (starting last week), I haven't laughed much. I think I've already kind of made it clear here before that I feel like I'm sticking with the show because I've been with it for so long - it almost feels like a family, in a way, and I have to stay loyal - so I sort of feel like I have to stay with it to the bitter end. I still think the show has its great moments here and there, but more and more I find myself getting impatient with bits that go on too long, or that were not funny to begin with.
BUT, that said, today they are running a Best of Stern segment on Howard 101, and it's an Artie episode - the one in which Howard and Artie are arguing about being "bros" or friends because Howard is trying to set him up with a girl who likes heavy guys. And, wow, do I miss Artie. I find myself riveted to this repeat from a couple of years ago rather than the brand new show over on Howard 100!
I know it's been said here before but there is really a big void with Artie gone. He contributed so much to the dynamic of the show. The Artie-George Takei thing was so funny. He had such a quick wit. I think he was one of the few who could actually stand up to Howard and give him a good fight when Howard was yelling. Most other people sound like idiots when they try to go toe to toe with Howard. Artie was pure gold.
I know Howard thinks that it will be bad for Artie's well being to come back on the show, but I really, really wish they could work him in there somewhere.
ITA too Sherry. You can tell that he is just reading news headlines and that is what he starts the show off with.
His interviews are much more mellow than they used to be. They sound more "professional". Actually I think I might like them better. In the past I would have to switch the station b/c I was tired of him whining until someone answered one of his "sex questions" How many times can you repeat the same darn question?
I thought with the new year starting, they would have revamped the show a little. I can't see this going on the way it is for another 5 years![]()
And Robin's news, ugh, forget about it. Years ago, I did not mind missing the show that much as long as I got to hear the news. It was hysterical.
But, I will stick with Howard b/c yes, he is like family.
OMG...Robin's news has been almost painful lately
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Most of the time she sounds like she is just reading and not even paying attention to what she is saying.
Not very relaxed at all.
I must say - personally, since the show has been back on the air in the New Year (starting last week), I haven't laughed much. I think I've already kind of made it clear here before that I feel like I'm sticking with the show because I've been with it for so long - it almost feels like a family, in a way, and I have to stay loyal - so I sort of feel like I have to stay with it to the bitter end. I still think the show has its great moments here and there, but more and more I find myself getting impatient with bits that go on too long, or that were not funny to begin with.
BUT, that said, today they are running a Best of Stern segment on Howard 101, and it's an Artie episode - the one in which Howard and Artie are arguing about being "bros" or friends because Howard is trying to set him up with a girl who likes heavy guys. And, wow, do I miss Artie. I find myself riveted to this repeat from a couple of years ago rather than the brand new show over on Howard 100!
I know it's been said here before but there is really a big void with Artie gone. He contributed so much to the dynamic of the show. The Artie-George Takei thing was so funny. He had such a quick wit. I think he was one of the few who could actually stand up to Howard and give him a good fight when Howard was yelling. Most other people sound like idiots when they try to go toe to toe with Howard. Artie was pure gold.
I know Howard thinks that it will be bad for Artie's well being to come back on the show, but I really, really wish they could work him in there somewhere.
Chalk up another female Stern fan. I've been listening for about 20 years now. I have to say, those last few years on terrestrial radio were difficult to listen to...all the censoring and the long and frequent commercial breaks - ugh! I signed on to Sirius shortly after he made his announcement, so about a year before he came on the air. During that time I fell in love with commercial-free radio.When Stern started, that was it for me
I basically listen to Stern or my iPod.
Baba Booey to y'all!
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Chalk up another female Stern fan. I've been listening for about 20 years now. I have to say, those last few years on terrestrial radio were difficult to listen to...all the censoring and the long and frequent commercial breaks - ugh! I signed on to Sirius shortly after he made his announcement, so about a year before he came on the air. During that time I fell in love with commercial-free radio.When Stern started, that was it for me
I basically listen to Stern or my iPod.
Baba Booey to y'all!
new to disboards, but usually reading (and beginning to post) in the DCL forum in anticipation of my first cruise ever![]()
DVRing Piers Morgan- Howard is on tonight! Well, he is on right now![]()